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i borrowed into this program as a way to write about the overall challenges of the defense budget. its program is singular in cost overruns, its delays, and the way it is structured. effective defense of attribute may not be its radars and missiles and technology and ability to fight at super sized cities. it may be the way it has been designed to ease a budget cutters. more on sunday at 8:00 p.m. on c-span's "q & a." >> in their documentary, "what's the catch?," rebecca levy and shelby stevens talk about seafood. iny are second prize winn this year's c-span studentcam competition. >> throughout the past few decades, the amount of damage to our water has increased exponentially. come to the salt water and oceans. it has become even more prominent than ever before. the fish that were healthy are not going extinct. each year, the u.s. consumes close to 5 billion tons of seafood. it is the third rank country for consuming fish. thecase of gone by since overuse of our country's natural resources. how can we sustain heating as many fish as we do without sustaining natural fish populatio
i borrowed into this program as a way to write about the overall challenges of the defense budget. its program is singular in cost overruns, its delays, and the way it is structured. effective defense of attribute may not be its radars and missiles and technology and ability to fight at super sized cities. it may be the way it has been designed to ease a budget cutters. more on sunday at 8:00 p.m. on c-span's "q & a." >> in their documentary, "what's the catch?,"...
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i borrowed into this program as a way to write about the overall challenges of trimming the defense program. this program is singular in terms of its costs and the way as i write in d, the piece, the attribute may not bawl of the missiles and stealth technology and the ability to fight supersonic speed. it may be the way it is designed to avoid budget cutters in washington. on re on sunday at 8:00 c-span's "q&a." >> at a senate hearing to discuss the immigration bill this week. homeland security janet napolitano was scheduled to testify but was unable to do due to the ongoing investigation there. a member of the u.s. commission on civil rights as well as former c.b.o. director testified and discussed concerns and the benefits in the legislation. his is an hour and 40 minutes. >> the committee can come to order please. . apologize for the delay as you know there is a great .elay going on in massachusetts i hope everybody can well understand why the secretary napolitano will not be here. testimony. dule her -- hopefully senator feinstein won't mind me mentioning but she was saying and i agree
i borrowed into this program as a way to write about the overall challenges of trimming the defense program. this program is singular in terms of its costs and the way as i write in d, the piece, the attribute may not bawl of the missiles and stealth technology and the ability to fight supersonic speed. it may be the way it is designed to avoid budget cutters in washington. on re on sunday at 8:00 c-span's "q&a." >> at a senate hearing to discuss the immigration bill this...
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the collective defense ministers and -- defense ministers agreed they would transfer forces for 2014. to give guidance for the general planning to take place. i think it is fair to say that our coalition partners are a very much looking for to see what the u.s. constitution will be post 20-14. -- post-2014. enabling support in most cases, i mean specifically evacuation post 2014, which they cannot provide but would need in place and for them to be committed -- would need inflation to keep it committed. >> is there anything we should be doing in the lead up to 2014 to provide those assurances to folks so everyone is in agreement on what happened? >> i do. i know the president is liberating now. as he makes a decision as far as the basic remarks, he has that wey committed would be there in some significant way post-2014. as he makes a specific decision i think it will be incumbent upon all of us to engage our coalition partners to ensure that we build the same effective coalition post 2014 that we have had over the past several years. i think it is a huge success story the way we brough
the collective defense ministers and -- defense ministers agreed they would transfer forces for 2014. to give guidance for the general planning to take place. i think it is fair to say that our coalition partners are a very much looking for to see what the u.s. constitution will be post 20-14. -- post-2014. enabling support in most cases, i mean specifically evacuation post 2014, which they cannot provide but would need in place and for them to be committed -- would need inflation to keep it...
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whether it's missile defense, on dome or rocket defense, the different weapons systems that we are assisting them with, our military to military relationship, i'm going to be in israel in a few days. our interests are very clear and common and so i would answer your question, that way i think the israelis know that and we know that. >> thank you, mr. chairman. there are a lot of red lines out here and i'm just saying, this when we issue these red lines, the judgment call is that if there's a problem, we're going to act and obviously we have to do that diplomacy first but in reality we need to have the military capability to sustain some sort of operation if we start it. >> we have the military capability and we have the ability to provide the president what's required to protect the interests of this country and our allies. >> thank you, mr. chairman. >> ms. granger. >> thank you. i have two questions and the first one is to general dempsey. we're talking about relationships. would you bring us up to date on the state of our relationship, military to military, with egypt and how important is
whether it's missile defense, on dome or rocket defense, the different weapons systems that we are assisting them with, our military to military relationship, i'm going to be in israel in a few days. our interests are very clear and common and so i would answer your question, that way i think the israelis know that and we know that. >> thank you, mr. chairman. there are a lot of red lines out here and i'm just saying, this when we issue these red lines, the judgment call is that if...
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at a point to defense system but you can't have it forward. wouldn't probably reach all the way but it would help. >> give any evidence or is not clear or is it, where are we in this scenario as to whether assad is actually used chemical weapons or not? >> just before you came in, the question came up and i think you have a direct or clapper and he may have to take you to a closed session to answer that question. we have seen open-source reporting. we are eager for the u.n. to get in there and do the analysis, but i can't say more than that in this session. >> and it seems to me that since the president of the united states has made clear this is a red line, but that would be just about the last act that he might perform in order to avert his overthrow. and by the way, i know you're concerned, general, about the withdrawal of bashar al-assad to area along the coast, largely alawite connected hezbollah. that's one of the scenarios as this drags out that really seems to me significant concern. are you worried about that scenario as well? >> i ac
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its non-lethal aid to syrian rebels to more than one hundred and twenty million dollars this off the defense secretary chuck hagel announced two hundred troops will be deployed in neighboring jordan he said the force including logistical specialist and operational plan is the core of a possible large contingent to be sent to the area if chemical weapons in syria are under threat dr cohen hallinan from foreign policy in focus things washington's support for the opposition leaves no room for negotiation u.s. has talked about the fact they want to diplomatic resolution but the diplomatic resolute resolution is regime change so by supporting the infiltration of insurgents from saudi arabia from turkey from from oman from from libya essentially of iraq as was done in afghanistan in the one nine hundred eighty s. by doing that you essentially make it a life or death struggle with the assad regime and so i think by putting these troops here i think what you're doing is that you are short of reinforcing the insurgency and you're taking very clear sides in this in the civil war inside syria am i thin
its non-lethal aid to syrian rebels to more than one hundred and twenty million dollars this off the defense secretary chuck hagel announced two hundred troops will be deployed in neighboring jordan he said the force including logistical specialist and operational plan is the core of a possible large contingent to be sent to the area if chemical weapons in syria are under threat dr cohen hallinan from foreign policy in focus things washington's support for the opposition leaves no room for...
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in self-defense. that would immediately take self-defense measures on the part of the military, likely strike something in north korea. we have done extensive planning as an alliance to say look at different scenarios and say beyond that initial defense move, what are the options for deescalating? what are the options for reestablishing deterrents and so forth? and how would we act together, u.s. and south korea as allies? so i think there's a lot more thinking that's gone into that. and so forth. but my worry is this is, you know, on the north korean side you have tim jung-un who is a very, young, inexperienced leader. the question is will he know when to stop? his father, his grandfather knew how to walk up to the line but stop short of war. the question is, will he know how to do this? or will he miscalculate because if he goes up the escalation ladder because of the geography, because of the tens of thousands of or tillry that are aimed at seoul, the first hour of a full-out conflict would be very
in self-defense. that would immediately take self-defense measures on the part of the military, likely strike something in north korea. we have done extensive planning as an alliance to say look at different scenarios and say beyond that initial defense move, what are the options for deescalating? what are the options for reestablishing deterrents and so forth? and how would we act together, u.s. and south korea as allies? so i think there's a lot more thinking that's gone into that. and so...
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intelligence agency and entire defense enterprise. many of whom are formerly deployed directly supported u.s. and allied military forces in afghanistan and 141 countries and 262 locations around the world. i have been the director for nearly eight month now i cannot emphasize how proud and privileged i am to serve our nation in this capacity. as our defense strategy highlights our nation at the moment of transition. the global security environment as director clapper just stated presents increasingly complex challenges and growing list of threat and adversary. and demands on the united states intelligence system have skyrocketed in recent years they are only expected to increase. the united states faces an uncertain security environment marked by a broad spectrum of dissimilar threat from nation states, nonnation state actors, highly adaptive transnaiol terrorist ne proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and looming and dangerous threat of cyberattacks against our defense coour nation'scritical infrastructure. i view this latte
intelligence agency and entire defense enterprise. many of whom are formerly deployed directly supported u.s. and allied military forces in afghanistan and 141 countries and 262 locations around the world. i have been the director for nearly eight month now i cannot emphasize how proud and privileged i am to serve our nation in this capacity. as our defense strategy highlights our nation at the moment of transition. the global security environment as director clapper just stated presents...
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during out of funding shows a lack of commitment to the idea of self-defense. this is a huge signal to terrorists around the world if we will not harm our pilots. i think we have one training facility in new mexico where the pilots are trained. , the pilots complained about the costs and expenses and the time away. we have got training facilities for police man in every state. i do not see any reason we could not cooperate and make it a lot cheaper. i am for saving money. i do not mind saving money. we have all kinds of costs and training facilities for police officers and state troopers. it should not be done in one place. let them learn how to do it and have it done. there's no reason why you can't have local training. i would also take military officers who have had extensive training and i would exempt them from half of the program so they can save time and expenses on getting it done. i think idea of deterrence cannot be measured. you can't measure how important it is to have deterrence. i think a lot of us would argue that having pilots armed is a great d
during out of funding shows a lack of commitment to the idea of self-defense. this is a huge signal to terrorists around the world if we will not harm our pilots. i think we have one training facility in new mexico where the pilots are trained. , the pilots complained about the costs and expenses and the time away. we have got training facilities for police man in every state. i do not see any reason we could not cooperate and make it a lot cheaper. i am for saving money. i do not mind saving...
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. >> it's the first line of defense. >> reporter: thompson discussed a new bill requiring more extensive background checks. >>> did it mean more criminals witness ever get a gun? no. does it mean that the mentally ill will never get guns snow no, but it it works. >> reporter: those in attendance supported gun control. >> newtown lit a fire under americans. i don't think anyone is going to give up. >> reporter: this man argued tougher gun control would not have prevent the shooting in newtown, connecticut. >> here in california if i want to protect myself ray firearm, there are so many things in the way for me to be able to protect myself. that is so unconstitutional. >> reporter: and many booed after he suggested arming teachers to protect schools thompson says it's up to house speaker john boehner whether the issue of gun control will be taken up in the house. in palo alto cara liu ktvu . >> how events of this week motivated those in san francisco to get prepared. >>> an avalanche in colorado kills a group of snowboarders, except one. how he managed to survive. >>> and the end of patrol
. >> it's the first line of defense. >> reporter: thompson discussed a new bill requiring more extensive background checks. >>> did it mean more criminals witness ever get a gun? no. does it mean that the mentally ill will never get guns snow no, but it it works. >> reporter: those in attendance supported gun control. >> newtown lit a fire under americans. i don't think anyone is going to give up. >> reporter: this man argued tougher gun control would not...
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in a post nine eleven america washington has taken wide reaching measures and defense friend spending has hit unprecedented levels because officials say that's what was needed to keep america safe the department of homeland security was created along with many other law enforcement agencies the patriot act was passed sent up a very complex and far reaching surveillance system which includes c.c.t.v. cameras in major cities facial recognition iris scanning cyber surveillance and officials say this was all to keep americans safe as was the passage of the national defense authorization act in addition to all the measures that have been taken domestically over the past twelve years america has waged two wars overseas that across the country more than two trillion dollars but after the events that unfolded about boston marathon bombings many critics believe that washington has spent a large amount of money and wasted a lot of resources and at the end of the day it has not kept americans any safer. this illusion that technology is going to save us that feeling our skies with drones and cove
in a post nine eleven america washington has taken wide reaching measures and defense friend spending has hit unprecedented levels because officials say that's what was needed to keep america safe the department of homeland security was created along with many other law enforcement agencies the patriot act was passed sent up a very complex and far reaching surveillance system which includes c.c.t.v. cameras in major cities facial recognition iris scanning cyber surveillance and officials say...
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in the 4th, some sparking defense behind lincecum. hunter pence outruns the ball and lincecum is appreciative. lincecum struck out eight in 6 and 2/3rds innings. angel innings in the . 2-0 giants, two in a row for san diego and the teams finish the series tomorrow afternoon. >>> dodger messenger don mattingly trying to stem his team's bleeding in baltimore. in the nightcap, orioles win 6-1 and best team money would buy as lost six in a row. >>> the new look josh reddick cleaned up for his mother's approval. redick hadn't been hitting and figured to change things up. matt joyce with a soler homer was just one of six hits parker allowed in 6 and a third innings. hard luck continued for reddick. . >>> we thought the giant's matt cain was the horse, but i'm not sure why they were doing that in anaheim, but they rode an easy win over tigers. mike trout batted for the second time in the inning and hit his first career grand slam. the angels won 10-0. >> still to come . >>> during the past week the city of boston has been recognized for its
in the 4th, some sparking defense behind lincecum. hunter pence outruns the ball and lincecum is appreciative. lincecum struck out eight in 6 and 2/3rds innings. angel innings in the . 2-0 giants, two in a row for san diego and the teams finish the series tomorrow afternoon. >>> dodger messenger don mattingly trying to stem his team's bleeding in baltimore. in the nightcap, orioles win 6-1 and best team money would buy as lost six in a row. >>> the new look josh reddick...
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borrowed into this program as a way to write about the troubled defense budget. this program is singular in terms of its cost overruns, is delays, and the way it is structured. is first defensive attributes may not be a trained nurse and sensors and missiles and technology and the ability to fly and super science speech. it may be the way it has been designed to alleviate budget coverage. 8:00 p.m. on c- span's "q & a." authorities hold a news conference after the rest of the second suspect in the boston marathon bombings. speakers include massachusetts governor deval patrick and boston chief -- police commissioner and davis. this is about 20 minutes. >> we are so grateful to be here right now. we are so grateful to bring justice in closure to this case, to those families lost loved suffered injuries they will have to live with for the rest of the lives. for a police officer, a young man starting a career at mit, and a police officer with the life,ho almost lost his and neighborhoods who lives in terror for an entire day. we have a suspect in custody. i want to t
borrowed into this program as a way to write about the troubled defense budget. this program is singular in terms of its cost overruns, is delays, and the way it is structured. is first defensive attributes may not be a trained nurse and sensors and missiles and technology and the ability to fly and super science speech. it may be the way it has been designed to alleviate budget coverage. 8:00 p.m. on c- span's "q & a." authorities hold a news conference after the rest of the...
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troops will be a sense of jordan's border with syria to both of jordan's training and defense capabilities as one jordanian minister later commented they have also been confirmed reports that the u.s. agreed to deploy two panes with missile batteries at the border he responds to then in authorities and syrian opposition requests in another significant twist the judge has a looser front to the most effective force fighting to topple assad recently confirmed it had links to al qaida something america claimed months before blacklist in the group. as a terrorist organization but even after these revelations they had of the syrian national coalition them rela you know. groups and recognized by the majority of the friends of syria group referred to as. russia has warned the meeting in istanbul could have a negative effect in promoting dollars between the sides of the conflict and in its common sense will prevail. not seen from middle east now let's take a swing around the globe and look at some other stories making headlines this hour . hundreds of people in new delhi have been a protesting afte
troops will be a sense of jordan's border with syria to both of jordan's training and defense capabilities as one jordanian minister later commented they have also been confirmed reports that the u.s. agreed to deploy two panes with missile batteries at the border he responds to then in authorities and syrian opposition requests in another significant twist the judge has a looser front to the most effective force fighting to topple assad recently confirmed it had links to al qaida something...
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we would not so designate a defense fund per se. >> you would like flexibility? >> we would like flexibility. >> i assume there is an annual maintenance cost. >> operation and maintenance costs. there are holes put in it. we're very good at building the infrastructure. we know what works better. it is not just building but maintaining. >> questions about people's life along the border. >> the last remaining mile of the fence has not been completed because it is tied up in property litigation. >> there was historic preservation for purposes of the defense construction. this bill also provides waiver authority. what goes into your thinking if you waive that authority? >> it is a careful process. we now have mou's the department of interior concerning the federal lands that are along the border that grant us access to build infrastructure and those sorts of things. some of the logistical problems have been worked out. when you build a fence that goes to the middle of a downtown area, there are lots of values to be considered. >> when you were here a couple of months
we would not so designate a defense fund per se. >> you would like flexibility? >> we would like flexibility. >> i assume there is an annual maintenance cost. >> operation and maintenance costs. there are holes put in it. we're very good at building the infrastructure. we know what works better. it is not just building but maintaining. >> questions about people's life along the border. >> the last remaining mile of the fence has not been completed because it...
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signal of possible military intervention the mission in turkey also comes just days after america's defense secretary said around two hundred u.s. troops will have a sense of jordan's border with syria to both of jordan's training and defense capabilities as one jordanian minister late to commentate they have also been confirmed reports that the u.s. agreed to deploy to pay for it missile batteries at the border his response today in authorities and syrian opposition requests in another significant twist the judge put a looser front to the most effective force fighting to topple assad recently confirmed it had links to al qaida something america claimed months before blacklist in the group as a terrorist organization but even after these revelations they had of the syrian national coalition them rela united political and military opposition groups and recognized by the majority of the friends of syria group referred to as brothers russia has warned the meeting in istanbul could have a negative effect in promoting dollars between the sides of the conflict and in its hopes common sense will p
signal of possible military intervention the mission in turkey also comes just days after america's defense secretary said around two hundred u.s. troops will have a sense of jordan's border with syria to both of jordan's training and defense capabilities as one jordanian minister late to commentate they have also been confirmed reports that the u.s. agreed to deploy to pay for it missile batteries at the border his response today in authorities and syrian opposition requests in another...
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in a post nine eleven america washington has taken wide reaching measures and defense friend spending has hit unprecedented levels because officials say that's what was needed to keep america safe the department of homeland security was created along with many other law enforcement agencies the patriot act was passed sent up a very complex and far reaching surveillance system which includes c.c.t.v. cameras in major cities facial recognition iris scanning cyber surveillance and officials say this was all to keep americans safe as was the passage of the national defense authorization act in addition to all the measures that have been taken domestically over the past twelve years america has waged two wars overseas that across the country more than two trillion dollars but after the events that unfolded about boston marathon bombings many critics believe that washington has spent a large amount of money and wasted a lot of resources and at the end of the day it has not kept americans any safer. this illusion that technology is going to save us that filling our skies with drones and cove
in a post nine eleven america washington has taken wide reaching measures and defense friend spending has hit unprecedented levels because officials say that's what was needed to keep america safe the department of homeland security was created along with many other law enforcement agencies the patriot act was passed sent up a very complex and far reaching surveillance system which includes c.c.t.v. cameras in major cities facial recognition iris scanning cyber surveillance and officials say...
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signal of possible military intervention the mission in turkey also comes just days after america's defense secretary said around two hundred u.s. troops who have a sense of jordan's border with syria to boast of jordan's training and defense capabilities as one jordanian minister later commented they have also been unconfirmed reports that the u.s. agreed to deploy to pay for it missile batteries at the border he responds to then in authorities and syrian opposition requests in another significant twist the a looser front the most effective force fighting to topple assad recently confirmed it had links to al qaida something america claimed months before blacklisting the group as a terrorist organization but even after these revelations the head of the syrian national coalition them rela united political and military opposition groups and recognized by the majority of the friends of syria group referring to a minister as druthers russia has warned the meeting in istanbul could have a negative effect in promoting dollars between the sides of the conflict and in its hopes common sense will pr
signal of possible military intervention the mission in turkey also comes just days after america's defense secretary said around two hundred u.s. troops who have a sense of jordan's border with syria to boast of jordan's training and defense capabilities as one jordanian minister later commented they have also been unconfirmed reports that the u.s. agreed to deploy to pay for it missile batteries at the border he responds to then in authorities and syrian opposition requests in another...
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a significant improvement in the relationship between the va and department of defense. we may be dealing with two separate agencies. but we're dealing with one human being who goes through the dod in to the va. i believe that this year's budget request, especially within the overall budget restrains facing congress again reflects a strong commitment by this administration to providing veterans and their families with a care and benefits they deserve. this year's total budget ask is $15 12.7. -- -- this is a 10.12 increase over last year's enacted amount. while the va presented -- while the va budget presented by the administration is a strong one, and i applaud the.for that. i remainly deeply disappointed that the white house included budget request the chained cpi. it would mean major cut in social security and the benefit of disabled veterans receive. veterans who started receiving va disability benefits at age 30, would have the benefit reduced by $14,025 at age 45, $23,041 at age 55 and all but $3,000 a year at age 65. tens of thousands of dollars within their lifet
a significant improvement in the relationship between the va and department of defense. we may be dealing with two separate agencies. but we're dealing with one human being who goes through the dod in to the va. i believe that this year's budget request, especially within the overall budget restrains facing congress again reflects a strong commitment by this administration to providing veterans and their families with a care and benefits they deserve. this year's total budget ask is $15 12.7....
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defense of keeping the homeland safe that's what washington says but at the end of the day we saw this horrific. place take place in boston where as you mentioned at least three have been killed more than one hundred fifty injured it was carnage on the street and it definitely boston definitely ended up looking like a war zone that's been seen in iraq and afghanistan maria you've described some of the heightened security measures that washington implemented in the immediate aftermath of nine eleven going back to two thousand and one what about now since the boston marathon bombing are we expecting or have you seen i should say heightened security measures being implemented. oh it's quite visible here in new york city there are so many police officers out on the street and national guards in grand central i could even say one of major landmarks in new york but if you go through times square if you go to a public park if you go anywhere throughout manhattan you will see the stepped up presence of law enforcement officials and federal officials that is quite visible every few hours you he
defense of keeping the homeland safe that's what washington says but at the end of the day we saw this horrific. place take place in boston where as you mentioned at least three have been killed more than one hundred fifty injured it was carnage on the street and it definitely boston definitely ended up looking like a war zone that's been seen in iraq and afghanistan maria you've described some of the heightened security measures that washington implemented in the immediate aftermath of nine...
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all of these factors play significant demands on the defense intelligence agency and the entire defense enterprise. as stated above i believe the most -- threat of cyberattacks through the daily occurrences of threats or damaging a variety of levels and not only persistent and dangerous but likely have serious damage to our national security is very real. potential adversaries are increasingly more capable of conducting cyberoperations. cyberattacks remain an important and increasing transnational threat to the security of the united states with state actors such as china russia iran and north korea integrating theselii io thei intelligence gathering methods and warfare doctrine. malicious actors including terrorist organizations have also demonstrated awillingness and capability of cyberset means to attack u.s. interests. one final point with regard to cyberattacks that we need to keep in mind. behind these attacks are human beings and some are nonstate individuals, some are state sponsored network studies with increasing capabilities and harmful intentions to do damage to our national
all of these factors play significant demands on the defense intelligence agency and the entire defense enterprise. as stated above i believe the most -- threat of cyberattacks through the daily occurrences of threats or damaging a variety of levels and not only persistent and dangerous but likely have serious damage to our national security is very real. potential adversaries are increasingly more capable of conducting cyberoperations. cyberattacks remain an important and increasing...
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this goes well beyond the purpose of self-defense. the desire to arm ourselves against a young man or willing who willingly risks their lives to defend our freedom -- soldiers, navy, marines, air force -- is not a reason to oppose an assault weapons ban. the wish to arm ourselves against the police who keep our streets safe is not a reason to oppose an assault weapons ban. i believe that as americans, we have a right to arm ourselves against criminals, but we don't need the ability to arm ourselves against the army or the police. the united states military is not out to get us. federal law enforcement, local police departments are not out to get us. these conspiracy theories are dangerous and they should be put to rest. in the real world, not this conspiratorial world that some live in. in the real world in addition to mowing down first graders assault weapons are used to shoot down the very people who are sworn to protect us. here's one real-world example in nevada. after serving nine months in afghanistan with his national guard uni
this goes well beyond the purpose of self-defense. the desire to arm ourselves against a young man or willing who willingly risks their lives to defend our freedom -- soldiers, navy, marines, air force -- is not a reason to oppose an assault weapons ban. the wish to arm ourselves against the police who keep our streets safe is not a reason to oppose an assault weapons ban. i believe that as americans, we have a right to arm ourselves against criminals, but we don't need the ability to arm...
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theenator, i attended defense ministerial in brussels and defense ministers agreed they would provide a thousand- 10,000 forces. i think it is fair to say our coalition partners are very much looking to see what the u.s. contribution will be before making a commitment. in many cases, our partners will need u.s. enabling support before they are able to commit. i mean specifically, a casualty evacuation, medical evacuation, which they cannot provide but would need to be in place in order for them to be committed. that so, is there anything we should be doing -- >> so, is there anything we should be doing in the lead up to 2014 to provide those assurances to folks so everybody is in agreement on what happens? >> i know the president is deliberating now. as he makes a decision about the basic framework, he has already committed to president karzai as recently as january that we would be there in some significant way post 2014. as president obama makes a specific decision, i think it is scoy to be a cub all levels of all levels to engage colette -- i think it is going to be us at allon all
theenator, i attended defense ministerial in brussels and defense ministers agreed they would provide a thousand- 10,000 forces. i think it is fair to say our coalition partners are very much looking to see what the u.s. contribution will be before making a commitment. in many cases, our partners will need u.s. enabling support before they are able to commit. i mean specifically, a casualty evacuation, medical evacuation, which they cannot provide but would need to be in place in order for them...
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programsand il defense is an essential component of securing the interest of the country. i certainly would never sign off on any budget that would lessen that ability to fulfill that commitment to the country. i speak for the chairman and every leader in the pentagon, so it is my sense that it does purport with our requirements, add anything? >> happy to have someone give you a lay down of the lay of the land, what we've done this year and why and where it's going. i'alo sy ballistic missile e is an in.stment it's also -- it can get to be extraordinarily expensive, and so what we have to do is balance defense and offense. i often use the phrase that at some point, you have to stop worrying about the arrow and start worrying about the archer, and i suggest to the potential adversaries we have not forgotten, that we also have capabilities to deal with the archer. >> thank you. i look forward 20 that ongoing discussion, and i would think all three of you for being here, thank you, mr. chairman. >> thank you, senator cruz. relative to the facilities overseas that are being cl
programsand il defense is an essential component of securing the interest of the country. i certainly would never sign off on any budget that would lessen that ability to fulfill that commitment to the country. i speak for the chairman and every leader in the pentagon, so it is my sense that it does purport with our requirements, add anything? >> happy to have someone give you a lay down of the lay of the land, what we've done this year and why and where it's going. i'alo sy ballistic...
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we would not so designate a defense fund per se. we would like flexibility. >> i assume there is an annual maintenance cost. >> operation and maintenance costs. put in it.oles we're very good at building the infrastructure. we know what works better. it is not just building but maintaining. people's lifebout along the border. >> the last remaining mile of the fence has not been completed because it is tied up in property litigation. historicwas preservation for purposes of the defense construction. this bill also provides waiver authority. what goes into your thinking if you wave that authority? >> it is a careful process. the department's of interior concerning the federal lands that are along the border that grant us access to build infrastructure and those sorts of things. some of the logistical problems have been worked out. when you build a fence that goes to the middle of a downtown area, there are lots of values to be considered. >> when you were here a couple of months ago, i explained my concern about proposals where citize
we would not so designate a defense fund per se. we would like flexibility. >> i assume there is an annual maintenance cost. >> operation and maintenance costs. put in it.oles we're very good at building the infrastructure. we know what works better. it is not just building but maintaining. people's lifebout along the border. >> the last remaining mile of the fence has not been completed because it is tied up in property litigation. historicwas preservation for purposes of the...
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be said about what this bill does, but our point is that we believe in law enforcement as the best defense is a strong offense. there are so many provisions in this bill that would encourage or discourage illegal immigration, it would create the first choice in those who want to come to this country to work, to benefit their own lives and benefit this great country. that is to choose a pathway that is correct and legal. all those other provisions in this law are those that help with regard to a stronger border. >> thank you very much. the fmemayoof denver, colorado, currently serves as president and ceo of the hispanic chamber of commerce of metro denver. good to have you here, mr. mayor. >> thank you, mr. chairman, members of the committee. to there to lend support border security economic maturity. -- economic we send our present supports to our neighbors in texas and massachusetts and in solidarity with and with american that you try to make a better bet for your kitty. and the president and ceo of the hispanic chamber of commerce metro denver, an organization of over 2000 business memb
be said about what this bill does, but our point is that we believe in law enforcement as the best defense is a strong offense. there are so many provisions in this bill that would encourage or discourage illegal immigration, it would create the first choice in those who want to come to this country to work, to benefit their own lives and benefit this great country. that is to choose a pathway that is correct and legal. all those other provisions in this law are those that help with regard to a...
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for a magnitude 8, you know maybe an 8.3, and they got a 9, 9.1 and it just overwhelmed their coastal defenses. people were washed off the tops of the three story buildings. >>the tohoku quake killed more than 15,000 people. it turned buildings to rubble -- leveled entire villages and triggered tsunamis nearly 50 feet high. bill steele is the coordinator for the pacific northwest seismograph network at the university of washington in seattle.
for a magnitude 8, you know maybe an 8.3, and they got a 9, 9.1 and it just overwhelmed their coastal defenses. people were washed off the tops of the three story buildings. >>the tohoku quake killed more than 15,000 people. it turned buildings to rubble -- leveled entire villages and triggered tsunamis nearly 50 feet high. bill steele is the coordinator for the pacific northwest seismograph network at the university of washington in seattle.
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taiwan's defense troops are carrying out their first live-fire military drill since 2008. it's part of annual land, sea and air exercises simulating attacks by china. about 7,600 soldiers took part in the live ammo drill on penghu island in the taiwan strait, the exercises are to run through friday. the drill is based on a scenario of an attempt by china's army to invade taiwan. a rocket launch system was tested to make it combat ready. >> translator: china has focused on a drastic military build-up in line with its economic growth. taiwan's military must boost its combat readiness in the face of any possible threat. >> since taking office in 2008, taiwan's president ma ying-jeou has worked to improve ties with china and refrain from holding live-fire drills, but he's now insisting on improving taiwan's defensibility for a possible threat. china's president xi jinping has called on taiwan to engage in political dialogue, but ma is unlikely to agree for the time being. >>> aen san suu kyi has spent the past several days in japan laying out her vision for her country's futur
taiwan's defense troops are carrying out their first live-fire military drill since 2008. it's part of annual land, sea and air exercises simulating attacks by china. about 7,600 soldiers took part in the live ammo drill on penghu island in the taiwan strait, the exercises are to run through friday. the drill is based on a scenario of an attempt by china's army to invade taiwan. a rocket launch system was tested to make it combat ready. >> translator: china has focused on a drastic...
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provide for the common defense. what is more common than our power grid, our financial system and our economy? and are we not required to defend all of that? promote the general welfare. again, if our power grid is taken down, it is impossible to promote the general welfare. secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity. our intellectual property, madam chair, madam speaker, made with american ingenuity, our life savings in banks, under threat from foreign actors, our jobs, our economy, all these blessings of liberty are currentry at risk if we do nothing. i've heard some suggest, madam speaker, that they have constitutional concerns about passing this bill, and i would just suggest to them that i believe strongly you should have constitutional concerns about not passing this bill. i do not believe our constitution gives foreign state actors like china or russia or north korea or iran uncontested access to the critical systems of private american companies. to the contrary, i believe that our con
provide for the common defense. what is more common than our power grid, our financial system and our economy? and are we not required to defend all of that? promote the general welfare. again, if our power grid is taken down, it is impossible to promote the general welfare. secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and to our posterity. our intellectual property, madam chair, madam speaker, made with american ingenuity, our life savings in banks, under threat from foreign actors, our jobs,...
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lawmakers according to him to be deprived of his right to a defense. after ten months being holed up in london's ecuadorian embassy the world's top. tells r.t. why the u.k. is spending millions on watching his every move. bahrain authorities start from opposition attempts to disrupt a controversial formula one racing me down to rallies and clashes with police. and a half of one ton of detainees and now one hunger strike some going to the death to escape detention. so i welcome you watching r.t. coming to you live from moscow. the surviving suspect in last week's terror bombings in boston is reportedly conscious and.
lawmakers according to him to be deprived of his right to a defense. after ten months being holed up in london's ecuadorian embassy the world's top. tells r.t. why the u.k. is spending millions on watching his every move. bahrain authorities start from opposition attempts to disrupt a controversial formula one racing me down to rallies and clashes with police. and a half of one ton of detainees and now one hunger strike some going to the death to escape detention. so i welcome you watching r.t....
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that means the national defense and intelligence. federal law enforcement and the courts, immigration, intellectual problem, and even the programs of senior entitlement programs. once we clear on a central policy from the books, politicians will no longer be able to hide from the public or from their constitutional responsibilities and limitations. congress will work together to reform the problems government has created in our health-care system. we can modernized our regulatory system. we will be forced to rescue our senior programs from bankruptcy, and we can reform our tax system to eliminate the corporate code's bias in favor of big businesses over small businesses, and the individual code's bias against savings and investing and our parents, our ultimate investor class. that is how we turn the federal government's unsustainable liabilities into sustainable assets. the bottom line of all of this is controversies in that building over there, the really big white one with the dome, need to start doing what conservatives in this bu
that means the national defense and intelligence. federal law enforcement and the courts, immigration, intellectual problem, and even the programs of senior entitlement programs. once we clear on a central policy from the books, politicians will no longer be able to hide from the public or from their constitutional responsibilities and limitations. congress will work together to reform the problems government has created in our health-care system. we can modernized our regulatory system. we...
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across the chinese defense concerns i'm joined by and you'll group in washington he is a professor of strategy and globalization at the university of maryland and also in washington we have matthew skew venza he is an associate editor of the china channel at the atlantic and in boston we cross to john walsh he is a contributor to counterpunch and antiwar dot com as well as a founding member of come home america right gentlemen crosstalk rules in effect that means you can jump in anytime you want john if i go to you first in boston do you think that the chinese feel like this is a policy of containment we had containment during the cold war of the soviet union we have containment of iran now so china's next well i think there's little doubt about that because the united states secretary john kerry secretary of state says and others say that we the united states is sending sixty percent of a vast military armada to to the to the east asia the western pacific now they say the excuse given is there's more economic activity there so the u.s. needs to send troops. well down the street here
across the chinese defense concerns i'm joined by and you'll group in washington he is a professor of strategy and globalization at the university of maryland and also in washington we have matthew skew venza he is an associate editor of the china channel at the atlantic and in boston we cross to john walsh he is a contributor to counterpunch and antiwar dot com as well as a founding member of come home america right gentlemen crosstalk rules in effect that means you can jump in anytime you...
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self-defense force pilots took to the air more than 300 times in the past year to respond to chinese activity, surpassing the number for russian planes for the first time. defense ministry officials say pilots made emergency take-offs against foreign aircraft approaching japanese air space 567 times from april 2012 to the end of march of this year. that's a 20-year high. the number of scrambles against chinese planes almost doubled from the previous fiscal year. they increased sharply after last september following the japanese government's move to nationalize the senkaku islands. a chinese government plane flew close to the islands last year, the first intrusion into japanese airspace since the sdf began keeping records. >> translator: at this point, i don't think china would make approaches that would turn into military conflicts with japan. >> but a former air self-defense force commander also says if japan softens its stance on territorial protection, china could become increasingly active. >>> south korean president park says enough is enough. she says it's time to stop the prac
self-defense force pilots took to the air more than 300 times in the past year to respond to chinese activity, surpassing the number for russian planes for the first time. defense ministry officials say pilots made emergency take-offs against foreign aircraft approaching japanese air space 567 times from april 2012 to the end of march of this year. that's a 20-year high. the number of scrambles against chinese planes almost doubled from the previous fiscal year. they increased sharply after...